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Job Description
Job Id:
3099
# of Openings:
1
Pay Range: $85,000 - $120,000 per year
Title: Sr. Civil Investigator
Location: Newark, NJ
Job Type: Full-Time On-site
Salary: $115,0000-$130,000/ year
Experience: 5-7 Years of related experience
Education: Bachelor’s Degree
Date Updated: June 15, 2026
Company Description
Now is the time to join Lindahl Reed, Inc. Lindahl Reed is a scientific, engineering, technical, and research company supporting the nation’s most critical missions in Energy Innovation, National Security, and Environmental Stewardship. At Lindahl Reed, we live our values every day. Integrity, trust, and excellence are the foundation of everything we do. We are committed to pioneering innovative solutions, enabling cutting-edge technologies, and advancing a cleaner, and more resilient and secure world. We are hiring creative, motivated, and talented people with a passion for doing what's right, what's smart, and what works.
Description/Job Summary
Lindahl Reed is hiring a Senior Civil Investigator to support the Department of Justice (DOJ), United States Attorney’s Office in Newark, NJ. The Senior Civil Investigator will conduct thorough and systematic investigations relating to civil actions or administrative violations within the jurisdiction of the United States Attorney’s Office (USAO) involving health care fraud.
Position Responsibilities
- Initiate contacts, maintain effective work relationships, and gain the confidence and cooperation of others.
- Plan and conduct complex investigations.
- Devise and improvise methods of meeting investigative goals in an expeditious manner.
- Obtain information and develop evidence by observation, interviewing individuals, examining and analyzing records.
- Understand and analyze financial, billing and other reporting information and materials relevant to health care fraud enforcement cases.
- Report facts clearly, accurately, and logically both orally and in writing.
- Cope with unusual demands or situations, make responsible decisions on short notice adapt to unexpected development.
- Plan and conduct investigations to develop and/ or verify facts of health care fraud cases and complaints, both independently and in consultation with Assistant U.S. Attorneys who handle health care fraud matters.
- Identify witnesses and conduct interviews.
- Review documents, reports, bank records, interview files, computer data, and other produced materials, including patient records and health care billing records.
- Assist attorneys in formulating investigative plans to identify facts and issues involved in a case, the applicable theories of law, and the scope of the investigation.
- Establish and maintain an effective system of compiling, indexing, and organizing information and its sources.
- Prepare reports and present findings orally and in writing to attorneys and other staff.
- Participate and assist in preparation for settlement negotiations and trial.
Qualifications, Skills, and Experience:
- Must possess extensive knowledge of generally accepted investigative principles, techniques, and procedures.
- Must be knowledgeable about rules of evidence, and the constitutional rights of individuals.
- Must be able to recognize, develop, and present evidence that reconstructs events, sequences, and time elements and established relationships, responsibilities, and liability in a manner that meets the requirements of the law.
- Computer Skills: Must be proficient in Microsoft Office software programs, as well as, Relativity, Everlaw, and other databases.
- Must have a working knowledge of research and methods involved in the collection and analysis of data.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills are a must.
- U.S Citizenship and ability to obtain adjudication for the requisite background investigation.
- Must have a valid State driver’s license.
- Bachelor’s degree required, master’s degree preferred.
- At least five years of related experience.
Benefits
The following benefits are available to benefit-eligible employees (working 30+ hours per week):
- Medical Benefits
- Dental Benefits
- Vision Benefits
- Retirement Plan
- Company paid Basic Life, Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
- Flexible Spending Account
- Paid Time Off/ 11 Federal Holidays
- Professional and Educational Development
- And other benefits
All positions require a background check after acceptance of our offer. The selected candidate may be eligible to begin employment before the background check has been finalized. However, continued employment with Lindahl Reed will be contingent upon the timely and acceptable results of candidate’s reference/background check. This position may require special credentialing, clearance, and access as a condition of employment. In the event the government or client does not sponsor or approve your credentialing and/ or clearance, it may result in termination of your employment.
Lindahl Reed is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other protected category under applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate in Lindahl Reed’s sole discretion.
Pay Range: $85,000 - $120,000 per year
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